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#BlackLivesMatter in Dublin too; Trump's gamble
The size of the #BlackLivesMatter demonstration in Dublin at the weekend took some by surprise, but it shouldn't have. Musician Sallay Garnett, also known as Loah, who has recently spoken out about h…
Published on 5 years, 6 months ago
US politics: is America now an oligarchy? With Robert Reich
Robert Reich is an economist, professor, author, and political commentator who served as Secretary of Labour in the Clinton administration. Hugh talks to Robert about American society today, his cont…
Published on 5 years, 6 months ago
UK politics: how badly does the Cummings saga damage Johnson?
London editor Denis Staunton joins Hugh, Fiach and Jennifer to talk about the gripping story that has dominated UK politics for many straight days: Dominic Cummings' road trip (20.34). But first on t…
Published on 5 years, 6 months ago
How a legal challenge could unravel the EU - with Ronan McCrea
"Once taboos are broken, it's quite hard to reinstate them".A German court ruling challenging the primacy of European Court of Justice in EU matters poses a threat to the EU that even it can't fudge.…
Published on 5 years, 7 months ago
A Green Heave?
A move to challenge Eamon Ryan as Green leader is under way among a cohort within the party, with deputy leader Catherine Martin being urged to stand against him. That's the first topic on today's po…
Published on 5 years, 7 months ago
Eamon Ryan's long road back to power
It's been a difficult path for Eamon Ryan and the Green Party since the dark period following 2011, when the party lost all its seats and state funding. His stewardship of the party has earned him re…
Published on 5 years, 7 months ago
Relaxing the lockdown
Different countries are taking different approaches at different speeds as they move to reopen their economies. London Editor Denis Staunton and Berlin Correspondent Derek Scally talk to Hugh Linehan…
Published on 5 years, 7 months ago
The end of the beginning
As Ireland moves into the next, more complex phase of the Covid-19 pandemic, how can we hold the authorities to account? Is the current government being transparent enough about the decisions it is m…
Published on 5 years, 7 months ago
Can we reduce carbon emissions by 7% per year?
The Green Party has demanded that any government it joins implements cuts of 7 per cent each year to our national carbon emissions. Where does that figure come from, and is it achievable? We ask clim…
Published on 5 years, 7 months ago
Interview: Philippe Sands, author of The Ratline
Phillipe Sands is a barrister, author and broadcaster. His new book The Ratline tells the story of Nazi war criminal and fugitive Otto Wachter, about whom Sands has already produced a popular podcast…
Published on 5 years, 7 months ago